Today in Kokand, Uzbekistan, the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 7:08 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 34m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kokand is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kokand
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kokand runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:31 PM and lasts until 7:08 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kokand sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kokand falls exactly at 12:20 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 22.98 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kokand, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kokand?
At Kokand's latitude of 40.5408463°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 86.48° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kokand are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.5408463, 70.9473889. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kokand (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Kokand versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:33 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 34m |
| 2025 | 5:33 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 34m |
| 2021 | 5:33 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 33m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kokand today?
In Kokand, the sun rises at exactly 5:33 AM and sets at 7:08 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 34m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kokand today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kokand runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:31 PM and lasts until 7:05 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kokand shift every day?
At Kokand's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 86.48° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Kokand at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:20 PM when the sun reaches 22.98. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kokand, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kokand changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:33 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:33 AM.